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5 easy indoor crafts for toddlers that won’t make too much of a mess

Published 10:30 7 Aug 2020 BST

Updated 10:14 7 Aug 2020 BST

Trine Jensen-Burke
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Nothing will completely wreck your house faster than kids who are bored.

Which is why it is always a good idea to have some easy activities lined up that you can get everyone involved with – just when you reach that point when you need to restore a sense of order. Especially if the weather decides to stay as wet and windy as it has these past few days. Wondering what the heck to do with your toddlers when they are running riot? Try one of these: 1. Make a pasta necklace Your jewellery collection is about to get a major (colourful) upgrade. For instructions on how to do these, head over to Easy Peasy and Fun 2. DIY a cardboard box dollhouse Put all that craft paper and paint- and wallpaper samples to good use. For instructions on how to do these, head over to Crafts by Courtney 3. Make a sensory rainbow This craft is a great way to work on fine motor skills, introduce new textures, and practice our colors. For instructions on how to do these, head over to Kiwi Co 4. Paint in the bathtub using shaving cream Hours of fun for next to nothing – and you can hose it right off! For instructions on how to do these, head over to Simply Being Mommy 5. Salt dough handprints Not only are these a fun project, they will also make the sweetest gift. For instructions on how to do these, head over to Mommy Moment